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I have been marveling at all the technology that is at the disposal of contractors in the building construction industry, but do you think that trade schools and vocational schools should spend a portion of classroom time showing the traditional ways that construction work was done in the past without…

In this Article we will be discussing the roll a union Steward plays in the building construction industry. You will find a steward on jobs that are union usually in the big cities and also in the northeast a lot of the work is done with union labor.
On a…

We will discuss the reason for keeping good notes on a project when you’re an Owner Project Manager or Clerk of the Works for construction Projects.
Over the past 10 years I have been involved in building construction projects as a Clerk of the Works and OPM. It became very…

The last article I concentrated on keeping good notes on a building construction project that you’re responsible for. Another key to a successful outcome to a building construction project is keeping good as built drawings. These are drawings that changes are documented on in new construction it may be soils…

In this article we will discuss the importance of having a concrete foundation installed square and level on a construction project.
I am a retired carpenter that has built many buildings in the northeast as a apprentice carpenter to building construction consultant. I was taught the trade by my family…

We are going to discuss the part that a Construction Project Manager plays in the overall scope of work in a Building Construction Project. A Project Manager has a few construction projects that they manage of at any given time. The number of projects they manage depends on the how…

The introduction of computer software to help building construction estimator in the last 30 years has been good in some ways, but can cause a mistake that causes a job to go from a money maker to one that is a looser. The building construction estimator should have a knowledge…

As everyone knows if you start out right on a project everything else is easier throughout the project, so I would like to tell you about the GPS layout system that I saw in operation on a construction site in Greenfield MA.
The building had many angles to it, I…

This article is going to discuss the difference in layout of a new building within the last 50 years that I have been in the construction industry. The first building project that I helped layout with my father we used a theodolite to do the layout for the building project.…

I have been doing articles on construction for the last month mainly dealing with Clerk of the Works and Owner Project Managers. This article will deal with the building construction contractors putting personnel on a construction site with a college degree and little else to oversee projects.
This practice has…

Matru Sewa Sangh Institute of Social work n partnership with Tata Institute of Social Sciences - School of Vocational Educationhas
Bachelor of Vocation (Degree by TISS, Mumbai)
1. B. Voc in Early Child Development (3 year Degree programme)
2. B. Voc in Child Protection (3 year Degree programme)
3. Diploma…

Over the past few days I have written articles about Construction Supervisors and Project Managers and the rolls they play in Building Construction today we will discuss the roll that a Foreman plays in the scheme of things on a Building Construction project.
A Construction foreman is usually a person…

NYC is a city full of hustle and bustle. Being the business capital of the US and the world, the people here are extremely busy running around all the day long. This builds up the stress in a person’s daily life. Thus, people always look for stress bursting activities amidst…

In building Construction there are three components that most people know and understand. They are the Owner, the Architect and the General Contractor. The mystery person on a commercial construction job is the Clerk of the Works or OPM (Owner Project Manager). This person is the eyes and ears of…

I have been asked this question many time, so I am going to try to describe as best as I can. What is a building construction estimator? In this article we will find out what it really means to be a cost estimator.
Although a building construction estimator has many…

Tata Institute Of Social Science – School Of Vocational Education Launches vocational course in Travel and Tourism
Travel and Tourism is one of those sectors that have no limitations on the scale or the variety of products and services offered. Applying creativity and imagination and understanding the changing needs of…

Owning a home is a major responsibility. Not only do you have the obligation of paying the mortgage each month, but you also have to maintain your home so that it remains a good investment.
When talking about taking care of your home, most folks lump home maintenance and repair…

As people that have read my articles you may be aware that my family members are craftspeople working in building construction. My Grandfather was a finish carpenter on houses and commercial building. My father was a construction supervisor and finish Carpenter, my uncle was a finish carpenter and cabinet maker.…

After school care near Lake Forest, Illinois, is quite popular, but how do you know which one you want your child to attend when they’re done with their school day? What will be the best after school care for all of your needs? These are important questions for parents to…

A frequently asked question we hear about commercial driver license (CDL) training is "how long does truck driving school take?" The goal of any truck driving school is to get you ready for the CDL tests, and make you a safe, reliable truck driver.
While most reputable truck driving schools…

The last article I wrote was my experience with the layout of building construction projects and how it has changed in the last 50 years. I am interested in Layout with a Global Positioning Systems (GPS) as I have not had any experience with this type of layout tool, so…

If you've been trying to ensure that your children are able to learn math in a way that is going to benefit them, then you likely have been trying to figure out the best way to move forward with teaching them. You may ask yourself, how can I help them…

Choosing the best driving school isn’t very difficult, but it does a little bit of investigation. Unfortunately, there are quite a few poor quality driving schools out there, so don’t simply choose from the phone book. Here are some steps you can take to make sure they are a top…

BAL SAKHA
Bal Sakha in partnership with Tata Institute of Social Sciences - School of Vocational Education is a Registered Non-Governmental Organisation working with Homeless, Helpless Labouring/working and delinquent (Juvenile) children of the state of Bihar & Jharkhand since 1984. The main objective of the organisation is the rehabilitation and…

One of the first things that is taught in a CNA class is the role of the CNA. Expect to learn how to fit into the healthcare team where you may interact with Doctors, administration, nurses, auxiliary medical personnel, other CNA's, patients and patient's families. Understanding what your role is,…

Chamelea Enrichment Centre was founded with a goal to inspire young minds using science, art and fun by Dr. Alina S. Kotler. The Creation of this facility was a great triumph. With years of science under her belt, Alina has successfully created one of the most unique and thoughtful birthday…

When I first started in the Building Construction business the Supervisor was the General contractors’ job overseer. The supervisor was a combination of Project Manager and Foreman for the job, but as construction projects became more complicated the Supervisors responsibilities changed.
A building Construction supervisor is a person that is…

If you are living in Manhattan, New York, you could see a number of good drivers; it isn’t surprising if they have the best driving schools in Manhattan, New York.
If you are applying for some employment positions, it could be a requirement that you have a driver’s license. Now…

What happens when the Building Construction Estimator has no Architectural Drawings to do take off from? All the articles I have written so far has been explaining to everyone how computers have helped the construction industry. I figured I would write an article on this subject because this is what…